Turmeric-Curry Lentils with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Hearty, aromatic lentils simmered in a turmeric-spiced curry base, paired with caramelized sweet potatoes for balanced sweetness. This Indian-inspired vegetarian recipe (vegan, gluten-free), ready in about 65 minutes, pairs brown lentils, sweet potatoes, curry powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 Indian cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel and dice 2 medium sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes until golden and tender.
  2. Step 2: While potatoes roast, rinse 1 cup brown lentils under cold water. Finely chop 1 medium onion and mince 4 garlic cloves.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp curry powder, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add the rinsed lentils, 2 cups vegetable broth, and 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender but not mushy.
  5. Step 5: Once lentils are cooked, stir in the roasted sweet potatoes and cook for 5 more minutes to heat through. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
  6. Step 6: Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh cilantro.

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